WEEK 6 Term 1

WEEK 6 Term 1

We are enjoying the IPADS and learning to take turns.
On Friday we enjoyed some water play and Sean brought in his water shooter! He didn't see his nana sneak up on him with a cup of water....but we did!!!
After a class vote we voted for Isla's suggestion...we have named our fish 'ROSIE'

A talk on social justice and what it means to be part of a Catholic school is being held on Tuesday the 5th March. This will be a fun and informative evening hosted by our DRS  Teresa Rush and Father Mark. Mark it on your calendars!

Tuesday evening in the school hall 6-7pm.

We had an awesome gala! Thank you again for your help and generous donations of both time and goods.

What a great fundraiser!

Please check the home learner for spelling words to learn for the week. Your child also has a weekly poem and a reader every night Monday until Thursday.

Week 6 spelling words:
dad  to   me

Swimming all week 6.

Golden time will be chalk creations. Everything will be supplied.

Library Tuesdays, please make sure your child brings back their library book otherwise they can not take another one out.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!

Whole school Parent/Teacher evening coming up...
Please mark on your calendars- 
Tuesday 5th March 6:00-7:30 pm 

Father Mark and Teresa Rush (DRS) will be presenting an evening based on social justice and being part of a Catholic school.
This promises to be an informative and interesting talk..do try to come along!

 Week 5         Term 1

Gala is this week!! 28th from 4pm.
Helpers are still required for 'set up' and 'pack down'. If you can assist please leave your details at the office. A HUGE thank you to those who have already volunteered. Also thank you for your generous donations of goods for the gala room 10!!

No swimming this week.

Library day has changed to Tuesday.

Golden Time for week 5....the children voted this week for 'water play'. So they can bring their togs for this. We try to decide on golden time so the children know exactly what is coming up! So they can be prepared for it.
Please ask your child about our 'Golden Rules'. Every child is familiar or becoming familiar with them and it helps parents understand what it means if your child has lost golden time.

If you can save your yogurt and ice cream containers we can make good use of them in art!! Please send to class.

Watch this spot for updates.

Thank you
Bernie Hall

Room 10 enjoying Golden Time!! We dressed up in our favourite costumes. Don't we look gorgeous!

We invited Mr Beckham to come and talk to us. We are learning about people in our community who help us. Mr Beckham was impressed with our questions. Thanks Mr Beckham!

Term 1 Week 4 Update

Great to see you all at Parent Interviews and thanks to those who have completed the parent survey, which can be accessed through our school website www.stmarysrotorua.school.nz. If you haven't yet done the survey it will still be online till the middle of week 4. We really value your comments.

Reminders for Week 4:

Swimming each day this week.

Library - Monday. Can children please bring a library bag

Golden Time on Friday: We are having a wheels session so children can bring their bike, scooter, skateboard if they wish.

Home Learner Book: Check this book that comes home with your child each day for my contact details and how the book is to be used.

Gala Reminders 

Thanks to those who have offered to help with the Gala. We are still looking for more helpers. Please contact Leeanne on 3453068 or email leeclay@ihug.co.nz if you know of anyone who is willing to assist in some way

Gala Countdown We are hoping you might be able to contribute to the Gala this week by contributing any of the following:

Monday 18th Feb Tinned goods or bags of lollies (e.g. Jet Planes, Licorice Allsorts, Milk Bottles, Jubes etc). If you have any old baskets or platter that you no longer require - these would be handy for the quick fire raffles

Tuesday 19 Feb Nacho day - corn chips, tinned tomatoes, chilli/baked/kidney beans, onions

Wednesday 20 Feb Bathroom day - soap, hand wash, tissues, shampoo, conditioner, toilet tissue etc

Thursday 21 February Books or a packet or box of something e.g. chips, raisins, cereal, handee towels. Plastic bags and ice cream containers with lids would also be handy.

Friday 22 February Bottle day - please bring a bottle or jar of something e.g. shampoo, soft drink, sauce, perfume, jam. (Note: Children are not to bring alcohol)

Welcome to Room 10 2013

Welcome to Room 10!

What a great start we have had to the start of the term. It has been wonderful that all children have come to school with their stationery..all ready to go.

Parent interviews are this week ..Wednesday and Thursday after school. Visit the school website
http://www.stmarysrotorua.school.nz/ and book a slot for interviews. If you need any help the office can assist or come and see me.
Due to the fact that my husband is overseas at present, and I have children to collect by 5:15 these days..I will need to see you between 3:00 and 5:00pm. If you cannot make these times please see me to arrange another suitable time for you.
On these days please pick up your child from the hall.

Our swimming weeks are in even weeks so we will be swimming next week.
This week we have the 'leg it' programme. Your child will need to bring their sports uniform to wear for this.
On Thursday I will be attending staff PD. So a reliever will be in room 10 but I will be back in time for interviews.

Many of the students who were with me last year are in my class again this year. We had a class blog last year which you can view at here